Which Grand Cherokee ?
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Assume you mean late WJ which has the 5cyl engine
I only have the v8 which is great but thirsty.
Derv WJ's seem to have some issues with 5th injector access for changing (under bulkhead) and some gearbox woes - nothing too bad.
Some of the others on here will be along in a minute with real experience of them.
R1
I only have the v8 which is great but thirsty.
Derv WJ's seem to have some issues with 5th injector access for changing (under bulkhead) and some gearbox woes - nothing too bad.
Some of the others on here will be along in a minute with real experience of them.
R1
Thought so - the 5cy is supposed to be very reliable and around 7-10mpg better than mine.
Mine does 19 in town and 22-23MPG on a run.
Plenty around with high mileages so they should be fine.
I think I saw a thread on here about someone saying the 3.0v6 wasn't as economical towing - but that could be my memory playing up....
Mine does 19 in town and 22-23MPG on a run.
Plenty around with high mileages so they should be fine.
I think I saw a thread on here about someone saying the 3.0v6 wasn't as economical towing - but that could be my memory playing up....
psychoR1 said:
Assume you mean late WJ which has the 5cyl engine
I only have the v8 which is great but thirsty.
Derv WJ's seem to have some issues with 5th injector access for changing (under bulkhead) and some gearbox woes - nothing too bad.
Some of the others on here will be along in a minute with real experience of them.
R1
Both diseasals are Mercedes, It is injector 4 & 5 that are difficult. Needs to be done by someone who knows what they are doing as it is possible to trash the head otherwise. The gearbox is a Merc box, not as reliable as the Chrysler box which is bombproof but not bad. Need fluids changed regularly but otherwise pretty reliable.I only have the v8 which is great but thirsty.
Derv WJ's seem to have some issues with 5th injector access for changing (under bulkhead) and some gearbox woes - nothing too bad.
Some of the others on here will be along in a minute with real experience of them.
R1
I can assure you neither of them will have trouble pulling a boat (or much else for that matter!) around. Although I haven't towed with it there's no doubting the low down grunt it has on or off road.
Main thing with LPG is if you've got a station local to you. I've got two in the town where I work, one two minutes detour at the morrisons I sometimes shop in. It's properly handy for me. I don't do many miles and bought a 99 one with 140k miles on it, iirc the conversion was done 100k ago but still works fine. For me it's not a huge deal if there's issues with it as long as it still runs on petrol so I gambled. Was really nothing to worry about so far! When it runs out of LPG I notice the extra power from petrol but it's got mud tyres and commutes via half Singletrack road and half B road so performance is a non issue
Main thing with LPG is if you've got a station local to you. I've got two in the town where I work, one two minutes detour at the morrisons I sometimes shop in. It's properly handy for me. I don't do many miles and bought a 99 one with 140k miles on it, iirc the conversion was done 100k ago but still works fine. For me it's not a huge deal if there's issues with it as long as it still runs on petrol so I gambled. Was really nothing to worry about so far! When it runs out of LPG I notice the extra power from petrol but it's got mud tyres and commutes via half Singletrack road and half B road so performance is a non issue
Hoover. said:
My WJ is making an odd noise from the rear..... had look about and decided to fix it as it is in better nick then those for sale and it's only done 85k.....
may have a doner vehicle for nothing as well/// happy days
Mine is with Terry at A1 Chrysler for exactly this reason, knackered anti roll bar links cos they craply made (man with hammers in boot when going round rh corners) & diff bearings, continuous chow-wow-wow when warm.may have a doner vehicle for nothing as well/// happy days
sparkythecat said:
Are there any particular LPG kits to avoid or any that are better than others?
I keep hearing mention of Flashlube. Is that only necessary on the V8 motors?
Mine has a Prins system that's done 100k before I bought it. Can't offer any more as it's my first LPG and maybe just lucked out!I keep hearing mention of Flashlube. Is that only necessary on the V8 motors?
sparkythecat said:
Just to conclude the thread and disappoint you Jeep lovers. I've just bagged myself a very tidy '04 Mitsubishi Shogun SWB and much to my surprise, I actually like it a lot.
Good call in my eyes, Do like the shoguns - 04 plate lasts of the rear locking diff models or fist with traction control ?Have a look on pajero owners club lots of helpful info on there
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